Microsoft Azure in Action

Unlock the full power of Microsoft Azure for creating, deploying, and managing applications.Through developer-friendly language and hands-on examples, Microsoft Azure in Action teaches you how to quickly master the core principles of cloud computing and start creating Azure-powered apps and architectures. In Microsoft Azure in Action you will learn how to: *; Design and deploy high-performing cloud applications *; Store, manage, and retrieve data at scale *; Take command with PowerShell and the Azure CLI *; Configure blob storage, launch VMs, and run serverless workloads *; Protect your infrastructure with Azure's built-in security features *; Fine-tune performance for services like App Services and virtual machines Microsoft Azure in Action is your fast-track guide to building and managing applications on Microsoft's industry-leading cloud platform. You'll explore the foundational pillars of Azurecompute, networking, and storagethat power everything on the platform. Packed with hands-on examples, clear guidance, and a touch of wit, this book makes learning Azure both practical and genuinely enjoyable. About the technology Microsoft Azure is a massive cloud platform offering everything from basic compute and storage to enterprise infrastructure and on-demand AI. This book helps you navigate Azure, with the hands-on advice and examples you need to create, deploy, and manage business applications of any scale. About the book Learn what's in Microsoft Azure in Action and you'll be on a path to Azure mastery. It is packed with real-world scenarios including setting up serverless architectures, using Azure's powerful AI models, providing self-service developer infrastructure, and even creating on the-fly applications. Whether you're taking on infrastructure optimization, security, performance enhancement, or application architecture decisions, author Lars Klint's light touch keeps dry technical details from becoming boring. What's inside *; Command-line control with PowerShell and Azure CLI *; Manage blob storage, VMs, and serverless apps *; Infrastructure security *; Optimize performance About the reader For software developers. Assumes familiarity with a scripting language like PowerShell. About the author Lars Klint is a Microsoft MVP, trainer, community leader, Azure expert, Lego aficionado, and classic car collector. Table of Contents Part 1 1 What is Microsoft Azure? 2 Using Azure: Azure Functions and image processing Part 2 3 Using virtual machines 4 Networking in Azure 5 Storage 6 Security 7 Azure AI Part 3 8 Serverless 9 Optimizing storage 10 Relational databases 11 Azure Cosmos DB